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Staples CA has a rating of 1.71 stars from 58 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Staples CA most frequently mention customer service, next day, and business days problems. Staples CA ranks 38th among Printer Ink sites.

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    27
  • Value
    21
  • Shipping
    20
  • Returns
    17
  • Quality
    20
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 8.3%
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  • I wish I could give them last than one star, horrible customer service ever.
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Top Positive Review

“Comment on satisfaction experience due to employee”

Betty W.
8/12/23

Well trained staff in solutionshop. Employee Eden was so professional and helpful in filling my order.

Top Critical Review

“Computer rental”

Lisa R.
1/3/24

You buy time on cards that don't let you use the full amount! So they keep YOUR monies. Then the screen keeps telling you how much time you have so you have to stop what you are doing and click the ok or it won't let you continue, which cits into your time which now costs more money. Then there's little support from the staff who treat you like you are a nuisance. Then it times you out, with monies left on your "staples card" which you can never use! Then you have to start all over, absolute rip off! Staples should be ashamed of themselves! Complete JERKS!

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Thumbnail of user jjosee1963
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 4th, 2024

Purchased hp laptop. No charge at all. I called but because I don't have the original box (after 1 month). They don't want to exchange neither refund. They told me to contact HP. HP does not want to do anything but then just offer technical support! No batteries inside? Dead batteries? Stupid and effortless service. Don't but.! Awful and ridiculous service

Thumbnail of user lisar2303
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 3rd, 2024

You buy time on cards that don't let you use the full amount! So they keep YOUR monies. Then the screen keeps telling you how much time you have so you have to stop what you are doing and click the ok or it won't let you continue, which cits into your time which now costs more money. Then there's little support from the staff who treat you like you are a nuisance. Then it times you out, with monies left on your "staples card" which you can never use! Then you have to start all over, absolute rip off! Staples should be ashamed of themselves! Complete JERKS!

Thumbnail of user friederiket1
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
April 7th, 2022
Verified purchase

I don't know why Staples has so many bad reviews. I cannot complain at all. Everything I ordered online from them came very fast and their products are excellent. Never had a bad experience. Customer Service was very helpful with returning an item I had ordered by mistake. I recommend Staples any time.

Products used:
Case for Motorola Cellphone

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Thumbnail of user olenak36
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 22nd, 2023

If I could put zero, I would do it. Tha Staples customer service not oriented on the customers at all. I could not return an item what I bought in the same day. I am totally frustrated with Staples. I can't recommend it to my friends. If you have an option to buy the item you need in the different store, do it. Staples is not existing for me and my family.

Thumbnail of user johnr6937
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 28th, 2023

Printing department is understaffed or not knowledgeable about operations at all.
Refusing small jobs because they are busy with other orders.

Thumbnail of user cherieb117
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
August 3rd, 2022

I am not liking having to search for coupons for deals when previously I would show my teacher card and get discounts for my classroom-please return to showing our card--you have collected all our private information--this should be just done at the till. I now feel 'tracked'. At least make the coupons timely and more inclusive of our needs so we aren't running around over multiple days--eg. Please don't send a coupon for one supply like and insane-bulk buy of glue one week (this week... far more than I will use in my classroom, appropriate for multiple rooms, or we need it when we need it... making slime in April shouldn't mean a crazy bulk buy in August because of the coupon!), office chairs (not buying) the next week it could be computers or tablets (also not buying, though some might buy this for PERSONAL use, not for multiple kids), day timers (also not buying, most make their own now or get the school division provided ones), markers (buying several packages, but they don't come that way). Please consider a coupon to teachers for ANY purchases made directly for use in the classroom that runs for a chunk of time (Say AUGUST through to end of JULY--the entire school year) so we can get it done when we can and need. Rural folks don't need to increase their carbon footprint (and cost to do the job) running back and forth over multiple weeks with piece-meal couponing (or even flash sale days) wondering if the supplies will even be there by then

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Thumbnail of user azam.rezahosseini
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

I wish I could give them last than one star, horrible customer service ever. Send me a damaged product. I called them, and this is the solution after 10 days wait for receiving: call UPS and schedule a pickup time! People have a life than Wasting time on your mistake that is a shame

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Paper roll

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Thumbnail of user nancyb198
15 reviews
10 helpful votes
April 17th, 2017

Staples is so reliable and has an excellent selection on line or in store. There is always help available and they have some pretty good sales each week.

Thumbnail of user dianam1412
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 26th, 2023
Verified purchase

1) package did not arrive on time
2) tracking number for my package was wrong so it couldn't be tracked
3) Ordered a box of coffee packets, received a carpet.
4) customer service hung up on me after 20 minutes of holding

Since I need the coffee tomorrow, I. Pretty much screwed. Wish I could give them a big fat zero.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t hold your breath, do yourself a favour and shop in person

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Had to buy elsewhere

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Thumbnail of user barbarag1735
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 3rd, 2022

I frequently use the Staples store at Yonge and Eglinton, and the staff have always been wonderful. I went in last week to have my QR certificate laminated, and Jairo helped me. He was warm, kind, and very efficient. He made the process very easy for me. It is always a pleasure to visit this store. It is clean, well stocked and the prices are very good. However, the main reason I choose this store is the amazing staff, like Jairo. I am very grateful to Jairo, and to all the staff for their ongoing help and support.

Thumbnail of user juancarlosbecerra765
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 6th, 2023

Horrible service, they don't want to repair my laptop, and their items are overpriced and it took them over a month to repair my laptop and they did when I got It back they messed up the wiring for the monitor

Thumbnail of user warrene5
5,132 reviews
4,830 helpful votes
March 16th, 2015

I buy a lot of things for my office at Staples. They have good selection and prices.

Thumbnail of user tysonv10
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ordered a calculator online, staples immediately charged the credit card, sent a notice of cancellation, due to them not having the product all of sudden. Then won't refund the funds in a timely manner. It's been ten days and told to wait to receive funds back. This is a scam, me while they made interest on those funds held for ten days or more. They still have not sent my funds! Filing a complaint with BBB. Word of wisdom, don't order anything online from staples.

Tip for consumers:
Don't order from staples online. If they cancel your order, it's like pulling teeth to get your funds returned.

Products used:
Texas instruments calculator

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Thumbnail of user irenen110
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 17th, 2022

Overpriced prints for the worst quality!
I contacted Staples right away and the response was- sorry we do not "fix" your pictures.

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Thumbnail of user fahima23
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 5th, 2022

Ordered a printer online from Staples. Instrad of printer they sent me a table and 2 chairs. Now my $365 refund is pending for almost a week until this $70 worth of chair and tables are picked by their courier service. They already failed to come and pick it up on the time they previously scheduled with me. So not sure when that will happen, and I will get my money back. It is quite a mess indeed. Will definitely never shop online from Staples.

Tip for consumers:
Avoid like COVID.

Products used:
None. Will never buy anything from them again based on my experience.

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Thumbnail of user elbertp14
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Incompetence thrives at Staples Canada.
For years, they've lied to customers about their so called 'Tracking'.
They don't have an order tracking system. They give you a fake link & all you get is an error. Every order, every time.
Total extent of their 'tracking' is shown below.

Thumbnail of user rupim
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 27th, 2021

I ordered a chair on Staples.ca, and it showed as "available". Actually it was out of stock. In order to let me place another order for a similiar product, they offered me a coupon for $25.
The coupon value was promptly refunded to my card and the chair that i bought was as good as the one before or better.
Great customer service, prompt replies to my queries and polite manner! It was such a pleasant experience! Thank you!

Tip for consumers:
If a product is really available or not.

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Computer Chair

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Thumbnail of user rg552
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 4th, 2023

Bad customer service
Rude arrogant laud
Parking on no stop zone
I think we have a lot of people who would like to work and have better customer service

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Thumbnail of user bettyw1189
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 12th, 2023

Well trained staff in solutionshop. Employee Eden was so professional and helpful in filling my order.

Thumbnail of user robertb8862
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 5th, 2023

I have called 5 different Staples in the lower mainland in BC, I just needed a pricing on Printing Blueprints.
I called Customer Service to no avail.
I wanted Next day Printing, Which is Not available on line. I called and also pressed #8, Which I was told by Customer Service that I could talk to someone... Well someone picked up my call, but continued to chat with someone else then they stopped talking and I waited and waited and no one helped me.
Worst Customer Service ever. Getting my Architectural prints done somewhere else. I'd say lose me number but I think you already have.

Thumbnail of user annel687
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2023

Ordered on their website with next-day delivery, who would've known it was next-month delivery! (haven't received it yet either) customer service was unhelpful, they kept telling me i'd receive my order in the next business day. Well, it never happened. I am beyond frustrated as this was an urgent and expensive order.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT TRUST THEIR DELIVERY ESTIMATES

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none

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Thumbnail of user thomasd2289
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 3rd, 2023

I attempted to give them a second chance but unfortunately they were ad pathetic at customer service as I recall.

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Thumbnail of user jonathanb796
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 14th, 2023

Garbage service, i ask for an order cancelation literally only 15 minutes after placing the order on a Saturday night. I get a response confirming they forwarded it to the cancelation team but then they still ship the order 3 days later. They don't care about customers, they just want to take your money even if you don't get what you wanted to buy.

Thumbnail of user mihom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
February 16th, 2023

Do not order here. I never got a notification that it shipped. The contact center does not respond either. Worst experience!

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Thumbnail of user avaj81
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 2nd, 2020
• Updated review

Staples approached to me quickly after I expressed my issue on social media. They apologized sincerely and issued a partial refund for the phone.

Refurbished phone sold as NEW
September 11th, 2020
• Previous review

I purchased an Iphone 8 from Staples.ca on Dec 2019. My iphone's camera broke down in July of this year and I attempted to have this iphone repaired with Apple under manufacture warranty. However, I was told by apple support that my phone was activated in 2017 and had been out of warranty for over 500 days. I was shocked and explained to Apple that the phone was purchased in 2019, not 2017. Apple support said if I could submit them an invoice with my serial number then they could perhaps claim my warranty. I obtained an invoice from Staples and sent to Apples, but they were unable to claim my warranty. They explained to me that since the phone was already activated in 2017, they cannot validate a secondary warranty as I'm the second owner. Apple explained to me that the phone was either a refurbished or a returned product. When I purchased the phone there was no indication on Staple's website that the phone was refurbished. I also paid for the price of a new phone. I approached Staples and they claimed the phone was new. I escalated the issue to a manager and I requested for a money back for my phone as it's unfair for me to pay for a refurbished phone for the price of a brand new phone. The manager said they would do some investigation with their vendor and will get back to me in 2-3 days. After 8 days of numerous attempts to contact Staples, I finally heard back from them today. The wrote me an email and indicate 1) I never claimed a warranty with Apple, which is false. I tried to claim warranty with Apple but I was denied. 2) Based on my serial number Apple never sold a phone to Staple's vendor, so I didn't purchase the phone from Staples.ca. I was shocked that they would respond me in this way. I have proof of purchase in my email that I bought this phone from Staples.ca. Staples will not issue a refund for the phone and asks me to repair the phone at my own cost. Staples sold me a refurbished phone but refuse to take the responsibility and since then they've been ignoring my calls and emails. I cannot believe that such a big company would treat customer in this manner!

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